US6814125B1 - Apparatus for joining substrates together - Google Patents

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US6814125B1
US6814125B1 US10/018,145 US1814501A US6814125B1 US 6814125 B1 US6814125 B1 US 6814125B1 US 1814501 A US1814501 A US 1814501A US 6814125 B1 US6814125 B1 US 6814125B1
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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus for joining together at least two substrates, each of which has an inner hole, with the apparatus having a pin that is adapted to the inner holes of the substrates.
  • Many data carriers such as DVD's, are generally comprised of two substrates that are glued together and that for the gluing are joined together in a centered manner.
  • a first substrate that is provided with an adhesive coating is placed upon a planar support and subsequently a second substrate is moved over the first substrate by means of a handling apparatus and hence the substrates are brought together.
  • the handling apparatus must not only be in a position to precisely orient these substrates relative to one another, but also to uniformly press the substrates together.
  • such a handling apparatus is very complicated and expensive, and is susceptible to disruptions, which leads to irregularities during the joining together and adversely affects the functioning of the data carrier and can even make it unusable.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,888,433 discloses an apparatus of the aforementioned type for joining two substrates together.
  • the apparatus provided with an expandable centering boss that is comprised of three individual parts.
  • the centering boss is introduced into the central hole of a substrate that is comprised of two glued-together substrate halves, and the boss is subsequently radially expanded. Due to the expansion, a centering of the two substrate halves results, after which they are glued together.
  • This subsequent centering has a danger that the substrate halves can be damaged, since the force applied to the substrate halves must be relatively high in order to move the substrates relative to one another after the gluing.
  • the pin has at least two noses that are movable radially relative to the pin, wherein the edges of the inner holes of the substrates glide downwardly on the straight or linear outer surfaces of the noses during movement of the noses toward the pin.
  • the pin makes it possible during the joining together for the substrates to be guided precisely centrally and parallel to one another.
  • the substrates are held such that their faces are parallel to one another, and the linear outer surfaces, during the joining together, provide a constant movement sequence. Due to the use of the pin, the requirements made of a handling apparatus can be significantly reduced, so that the costs associated therewith are eliminated.
  • the noses prior to the joining together, keep the substrates spaced apart, so that they are placed upon the pin and can subsequently be transported into a joining station in which they are joined together.
  • the pin is advantageously a centering pin, that at least in the lower region has an outer periphery that corresponds to the inner periphery of the inner holes of the substrates in order to precisely align the substrates relative to one another.
  • the noses are pivotably mounted on the centering pin.
  • the noses are advantageously biased outwardly by at least one biasing unit in order to achieve a controlled joining together of the substrates.
  • the biasing unit is preferably provided with at least one spring.
  • the noses are movable toward the pin by exerting pressure upon the substrates, so that the substrates can be joined together in a controlled manner by a simple exertion of pressure.
  • an actuating element that radially moves the noses is provided and can control the movement of the noses.
  • the noses are preferably embodied as lever arms in order to enable a simple actuation thereof.
  • the actuating element is advantageously introducible between the noses and has a conical configuration in order to enable a uniform movement of the noses in a simple manner.
  • the ends of the noses are advantageously rounded off.
  • the biasing of the noses can be varied in order to enable a controlled gliding of the substrates along the outer surfaces of the noses.
  • a conical or tapered element disposed in the pin is provided that is movable counter to a biasing.
  • the tapered element is preferably movable against a spring.
  • a biasing element is preferably provided between the tapered element and the noses.
  • the outwardly directed biasing of the noses is in this connection preferably variable via a movement of the tapered element.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view through a centering pin of the present invention prior to the joining together of two substrates;
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the centering pin of FIG. 1 during the joining together of the substrates;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the centering pin and a substrate handling apparatus for the removal of the substrates from the pin;
  • FIG. 4 shows a processing station for the joining together of two substrates, which station contains a centering pin of the present invention and in particular in an opened position;
  • FIG. 5 shows a view similar to that of FIG. 4, whereby the processing station is shown in a closed position prior to the joining together of two substrates;
  • FIG. 6 shows a similar view to that of FIG. 4, whereby the processing station is shown during the joining together of two substrates;
  • FIG. 7 shows a view similar to that of FIG. 4 of an alternative processing station for the joining together of two substrates.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of a centering and holding pin 1 for receiving substrates 2 , 3 .
  • the pin is accommodated in a non-illustrated receiving means that defines a support for the substrates 2 , 3 .
  • a joining station, in which the pin can be inserted, is shown, for example, in the patent application belonging to this applicant and filed on the same day as the present application and having the title “Apparatus and Method for Producing a Data Carrier”; to avoid repetition, this referenced application is made the subject matter of the present application.
  • the pin 1 has an upwardly open hollow chamber 5 , which is delimited to the side by a side wall 7 , and toward the bottom by a base 8 of the pin 1 .
  • the outer periphery of the wall 7 is adapted to the shape of the inner or central holes of the substrates 2 , 3 and in particular in a lower region the pin is provided with a precisely ground outer periphery in order to ensure a good centering and guidance of the two substrates 2 , 3 relative to one another.
  • the upper end of the wall is beveled, so that it defines an upwardly tapering inclined surface 9 .
  • the inclined surface 9 enables a centering and guidance of the substrates when they are received on the pin.
  • a plurality of projections or noses 10 Disposed on the side wall 7 of the pin 1 is a plurality of projections or noses 10 , two of which are illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 . With the presently preferred embodiment, four noses 10 are provided. The noses 10 are pivotably disposed on the wall 7 of the pin 1 in a suitable manner in order to be pivotable between the positions shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the noses 10 are biased radially outwardly away from the pin 1 into the position shown in FIG. 1, as will be described in greater detail subsequently.
  • a conical or tapered element 3 that tapers upwardly.
  • the tapered element 13 is disposed within the hollow chamber 5 such that it is vertically movable and is biased upwardly via a spring 15 into the position-shown in FIG. 1 .
  • One end of the compression springs 12 is supported against the tapered element 13 , and the other end of the compression springs is supported against the noses 10 in order to press them outwardly. In so doing, the springs 12 can glide along the conical surface of the tapered element 13 , as a result of which the outwardly directed biasing force is altered.
  • a non-illustrated spring ring or lock washer extends about the lower ends of the noses in order to draw them to the pin 1 into the position shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the spring constant of the spring ring is so low that it is does not exceed the outwardly directed biasing force exerted by the compression springs 12 as long as the tapered element 13 , and hence the inner support of the springs 12 , are in the position shown in FIG. 1 . If, as shown in FIG. 2, the tapered element 13 is pressed downwardly by a rod 17 , the springs 12 glide along the conical surface of the tapered element 13 , as a result of which the outwardly directed biasing force of the springs 12 is reduced. In this position, the spring constant of the spring ring is sufficient to draw the noses 10 to the pin 1 into the position shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the substrate 2 glides along the outer surfaces of the noses 10 in the direction of the substrate 3 .
  • the linear surfaces of the noses 10 provide a good guidance of the substrate 2 which prevents a tilting or cocking of the substrate. This guidance is maintained during an essentially constant transmission of force until the substrate 2 rests upon the substrate 3 .
  • the rod 17 can be part of a non-illustrated pressure ram that serves for pressing the substrates 2 , 3 together.
  • FIG. 3 shows a substrate handling apparatus 20 for the removal of the joined-together substrates 2 , 3 from the pin 1 .
  • the handling apparatus 20 is provided with a spacer rod 22 for pressing the tapered element 13 down in order, prior to the removal, to move the noses 10 into their retracted position of FIG. 3 .
  • the handling apparatus 20 is furthermore provided with vacuum fingers 24 , two of which are illustrated in FIG. 3, by means of which the substrates 2 , 3 are drawn against the handling apparatus 20 and held thereon.
  • the vacuum fingers 24 are displaceable in height relative to the main body 25 of the handling apparatus 20 , for example by means of a bellows mechanism, in order to enable a relative movement, in terms of height, between the spacer rod 22 and the vacuum fingers 24 .
  • FIGS. 4 to 7 A specific embodiment of the invention will be described subsequently with the aid of FIGS. 4 to 7 , whereby the same reference numerals are used as in FIGS. 1 to 3 to the extent that they relate to the same or similar parts.
  • FIG. 4 shows a processing station 30 for the joining together of substrates 2 , 3 to form a DVD.
  • the processing station 30 has a support member 32 as well as a processing chamber 34 .
  • the support member is essentially formed by a main body 36 that defines a support for the substrate 3 .
  • the main body 36 has an upwardly directed surface 38 that, in a portion located below the substrate, is provided with a recess 39 in order when the substrate is placed on to form a chamber 40 between the substrate 3 and the main body 36 .
  • the chamber 40 is supplied with a pressurized fluid via lines 41 , 42 in order during a joining process to exert an upwardly directed pressure against the substrate.
  • O-rings 45 , 46 disposed in the surface 38 , the chamber is sealed off toward the outside, so that during the joining process, no fluid can escape from the chamber.
  • the pin 50 is provided with projections or noses 51 that are pivotably mounted thereon and that have linear outer surfaces 53 .
  • the pin 1 is provided with a shaft or extension 55 that is disposed radially inwardly relative to the noses 51 ; the extension extends from below between the noses 51 and in particular to the height of the pivotable attachment of the noses.
  • compression springs 56 Disposed between the noses and the extension are compression springs 56 that press the noses 51 radially outwardly. In so doing, the noses 51 form a conical shape that widens in a downward direction and upon which a substrate 2 can be placed.
  • the noses are pressed outwardly with an adequate force in order to hold the substrate 2 in the position shown in FIG. 4 .
  • a pressure is applied to the substrate 2 from above by means of an apparatus that will be described subsequently; this pressure is sufficient to overcome the spring force and to effect an inward pivoting of the noses 51 .
  • the substrate 2 glides along the linear outer surfaces 53 of the noses 51 and is precisely guided during the gliding movement, thereby preventing a tilting or cocking of the substrate 2 .
  • the substrate 2 is essentially guided until it comes into contact with the substrate 3 and is pressed together therewith.
  • the processing chamber member 34 has a housing 60 that defines a downwardly open chamber 62 .
  • the housing 60 and the support member 32 are movable relative to one another, whereby the housing can be positioned upon the surface 38 of the support member 32 in order to close off the underside of the chamber 62 in the housing 60 .
  • the chamber 62 can be vented via a line 64 , so that a joining together process of the substrates 2 , 3 in the vacuum can be effected.
  • a movable press or ram 65 Disposed in the chamber 62 is a movable press or ram 65 that in a downwardly directed surface 67 is provided with a recess 68 in order to form a chamber 70 between the ram 60 and the substrate 2 when the ram 60 is moved into contact with the substrate 2 as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the chamber 70 is sealed off toward the outside and toward the inside by O-rings.
  • the chamber 70 can be supplied with a fluid in order during a joining process to press the substrate 2 downwardly against the substrate 3 . Pressing the substrates together by means of a fluid introduced into the chambers 40 , 70 provides a uniform surface pressure against the substrates and thus ensures a good joining process.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 A joining together of the substrates will now be explained with the aid of FIGS. 4 to 6 .
  • a first substrate 3 is placed upon the surface 38 of the support member 32
  • a second substrate is placed upon the noses 51 of the pin 50 , as a result of which a defined spacing is maintained between the substrates.
  • the housing 60 of the processing chamber member 34 is spaced from the surface 38 of the support member 32 .
  • the housing 60 is subsequently positioned upon the surface 38 in order to form a closed processing chamber 62 .
  • the processing chamber is now vented via the line 64 in order to carry out the subsequent joining together of the substrates under vacuum conditions. This prevents air pockets or bubbles between the substrates during the joining together.
  • the ram 65 is lowered until it comes into contact with the substrate 2 , and the substrate 2 is then pressed downwardly by the ram 65 , which is lowered further. In so doing, the edges of the inner hole of the substrate 2 are guided by the inwardly pivoting noses 51 , thereby preventing a tilting of the substrate 2 .
  • a pressurized fluid is introduced into the chambers 40 , 70 in order to press the substrates 2 , 3 together in a controlled manner.
  • FIG. 7 shows a support member 32 of a processing station 30 pursuant to FIGS. 4 to 7 , whereby in addition an actuating element 74 is shown that is suitable for pivoting the noses 51 of the pin 50 .
  • the actuating element 74 is provided with a shaft 76 , as well as with a conical or tapered element 78 secured thereon.
  • the shaft 76 and the tapered element 78 can, of course, also be embodied as a single part.
  • the tapered element 78 is provided with downwardly tapering surfaces 79 that can be introduced between the noses 51 of the pin 50 , as indicated in FIG. 7 .
  • the tapered element When the tapered element is introduced between the noses 51 , it comes into contact with rounded end portions 80 of the noses 51 and presses these noses apart during a further downwardly directed movement of the tapered element 78 . As a result, the noses, especially the linear outer surfaces 53 , are pressed inwardly in the direction of the pin 50 against the outwardly directed bias of the springs 56 .
  • the tapered element can pivot the noses entirely inwardly in order to enable a movement of the substrates along the pin 50 .
  • the actuating element 74 is, for example, associated with the ram 65 of FIGS. 4 to 6 in order to enable a controlled placement of the substrate 2 .
  • the actuating element 74 can also be associated with a substrate removal unit in order to permit a free removal of the substrates 2 , 3 from the pin 50 after the joining together.
  • the apparatus is usable not only for joining substrates together to form DVD's.
  • the invention can also be used with an apparatus for coating or layering an optical carrier, as described, for example, in the patent application of this applicant that was filed on the same day as the present application and has the title “Apparatus and Method for Coating an Optically Readable Data Carrier”. To avoid repetition, this other application is made the subject matter of the present application.
  • the apparatus is also not limited to the joining together of two substrates. Rather, a plurality of substrates can also be joined together sequentially or also essentially simultaneously.

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